: a large mug (as of earthenware) used especially for beer
also
: the quantity of beer that a stein holds
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Bratwurst and beer served in steins became wildly popular.
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Leslie Kelly, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
There are the burgers, wings, tacos and nachos along with craft and mock cocktails, wine and of course beers, which are available in 40-ounce steins.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 9 Dec. 2024
The Legend of Zelda Premium Collector's Box includes a satin varsity jacket, a mini-backpack, an LED light, a drink stein, socks, and a snapback hat, all for just $45.99 or less during the holiday sales.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Every time the Brewers hit a home run or won a game, Bernie Brewer would slide out of his chalet and into a 21-foot-tall stein of beer.
—Maia Pandey, Journal Sentinel, 11 Nov. 2024
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Leslie Kelly, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
There are the burgers, wings, tacos and nachos along with craft and mock cocktails, wine and of course beers, which are available in 40-ounce steins.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 9 Dec. 2024
The Legend of Zelda Premium Collector's Box includes a satin varsity jacket, a mini-backpack, an LED light, a drink stein, socks, and a snapback hat, all for just $45.99 or less during the holiday sales.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Every time the Brewers hit a home run or won a game, Bernie Brewer would slide out of his chalet and into a 21-foot-tall stein of beer.
—Maia Pandey, Journal Sentinel, 11 Nov. 2024
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“Stein.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stein. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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: a pottery mug for beer
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